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Lynnette Freeman, Ariana Venturi Claire Saunders and Harriet Harris in the Berkshire Theatre Group production of 'The Skin of Our Teeth.'

THEATRE REVIEW: BTG’s extremely well done ‘The Skin of Our Teeth’ mixes philosophies, concepts

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By J. Peter Bergman Wednesday, Jul 17 Arts & Entertainment

David Auburn and his cast have brought forward all of the humor in Wilder's script, and all of the character that makes this a very special look at human history and American's part in creating the world we all now live in. Read More

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THEATRE REVIEW: Dorset Theatre Festival’s intriguing ‘DIG’ a comedy with emotional, tear-jerking scenes

J. Peter Bergman - There is an awkward reality on the Dorset stage that feels right, that comes together for the sake of exploring what makes unusual people tick. Read More

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PREVIEW: Tanglewood in the city of Pittsfield

David Noel Edwards - The evening's festivities will begin with performances by the Eagles Community Band Brass Ensemble, Barrington Stage MTC Choral Group and students from the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. Read More

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THEATRE REVIEW: WTF’s riveting ‘Selling Kabul’ is less a play than an experience

J. Peter Bergman - This is a fascinating play, a look at a world we know from the TV news but never have really been exposed to in a realistic way before. Read More

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THEATRE REVIEW: ‘The Shaggs’ at Bridge Street Theatre is unconventional, sensitive, frightening

J. Peter Bergman - Sometimes truth is definitely stranger than fiction and this show goes a long way in proving just that. Read More

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REVIEW: Trumpeter Hakan Hardenberger brought the unexpected to July 14 Tanglewood concert

David Noel Edwards - The virtuoso trumpeter nevertheless understands that performances of HK Gruber's concerto are risky undertakings for any orchestra, which is why he appreciates how easy Andris Nelsons and the BSO make it look. Read More

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REVIEW: Barrington Stage’s ‘Time Flies and Other Comedies’ features sophisticated staging, stellar ensemble acting, pitch-perfect direction

Dan Dwyer - Barrington Stage’s selection of six of Ives’ comic one-acts, first staged between 1991 and 2015, is wonderfully curated. Read More

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THEATRE REVIEW: Shakespeare & Company’s ‘Twelfth Night’ rocks Tina Packer Playhouse

Ann St. Clair - The laughter and fun of the finale of Twelfth Night is as spectacular as it is surprising, and we are immersed in joy, a joy that lingers. Read More

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Andris Nelsons reaches for the heavens at Tanglewood: Opolais and the Festival Chorus in a divine Verdi ‘Requiem’

Carolyn and Eli Newberger - Through Verdi’s affecting search for the meaning of life and the devastation of loss, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus served brilliantly as a Greek chorus of legend. Read More

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Area hip-hop artist Jackson Whalan explores new ways of recording, collaborating with music

Hannah Van Sickle - Despite being hyper-focused on getting his streaming numbers up, cultivating an online fan base via Spotify and building a solid following on SoundCloud, Jackson Whalan is not afraid to embrace a bit of retro. Read More

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THEATRE REVIEW: Barrington Stage’s ‘Time Flies and Other Comedies’ is clever and entertaining

J. Peter Bergman - The wonderful collection of character actors assembled for this foray into absurdism keep the show moving along brilliantly with their costume and wig changes, a pointedly generous directorial overview, and their own characterizations. Read More

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